David Kelm
Attended the district*
Conn-Area Catholic School, 1991-94
Zachariah Connell Elementary, 1994-95
Connellsville Junior High School East, 1995-98
Connellsville Area Senior High School, 1998-2001
Graduated in: 2001
Branch of service: USMC
Years served and dates
23 years served
When:
2001-05, U.S. Naval Academy
2005-13, U.S. Marine Corps
2013-present, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve
Information regarding duties/deployment
2006-07, Operation Iraqi Freedom (Haditha, Iraq)
2008, Operation Iraqi Freedom (Karmah, Iraq)
2012, Operation Enduring Freedom (Kajaki, Afghanistan)
2012-13, Operation Enduring Freedom (Kabul, Afghanistan)
Special recognition received
Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious
Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal (2 awards),
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2 awards),
Joint Service Achievement Medal,
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3 awards),
Combat Action Ribbon (2 awards), and 26 unit, campaign, and other awards.
Master Chief Ron can explain the context, but my proudest achievement is commanding an infantry battalion – 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment. I’m humbled to be entrusted with the leadership of 900+ Marines and Sailors. It’s a big deal for Marines. Please mail to: Linda Shearer, 304 Stadium Road, Connellsville, PA 15425 or email lshearer@casdfalcons.org
